Mechanical testing of transtibial prosthetic sockets: A discussion paper from the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Socket Guidance Workgroup.

1 Consequently, it is not possible to complete a risk analysis or to evaluate the repeatability of the fabrication process and account for the influence of the operator, which might be significant in the traditional custom-fabrication method. 2 Therefore, risk management tends to rely on the addition of reinforcement until safety is assured, essentially overfabricating the socket.

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